Hearty Trail Mix Cookies Jar Mix
Capture the joy of homemade baking with this delightful recipe for Hearty Trail Mix Cookies Jar Mix! This DIY giftable jar layers wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried fruit, creating a visual feast while delivering incredible texture and flavor to every cookie. Perfect for adventurers and snack lovers alike, these cookies embody the heartiness of a trail mix with the indulgent twist of a classic treat. Simply add butter, an egg, and vanilla to transform this jar of layered goodness into chewy, golden-brown magic. Easy to assemble in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for gifting or keeping on hand for a quick baking fix. A thoughtful and delicious way to spread love, one cookie at a time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 0.5 cups Dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or cherries)
Instructions
To assemble the jar mix, start by layering the dry ingredients in a 1-quart glass jar in the following order: flour, baking soda, and salt.
Use a spoon to pack down the flour layer, then add the brown sugar and granulated sugar as the next layers, making sure to pack them tightly.
Add the rolled oats, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried fruit as the final layers in the jar. Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Include a tag or note with the following instructions: 'Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Empty the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine the dry ingredients evenly.'
'Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled), 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.'
'Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.'
'Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.'
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.8 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 504.0 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 325.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1084 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
